Posts with tag music-business

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Uli Behringer Turns 60, Donates Extra $200,000 USD To Music Charities For Underprivileged Children

As his company continues to evolve the landscape of classic and iconic synthesizers, Uli Behringer reveals how contentment now comes from giving back to the music community and underprivileged kids.

SoundCloud Fan-Powered Royalties Shakes Up Payment Model For Indy Musicians

SoundCloud tells us their new Fan-Powered Royalties benefits rising independent artists with loyal fans. Will Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music adopt this model in the future?

BandLab Albums: Artists Can Independently Release Music, Set Pricing and Take 100% of Earnings

BandLab Albums lets musicians self-publish their music in a professional format, with complete control and unlimited free storage. The BandLab music marketplace gives artists 100% of their revenue.

Being a Musician Now Doesn't Suck, It's Just Different

There are plenty of ways to earn money in the music business, many of which didn't even exist in the 'good old days'. Matt Vanacoro explains that it's not all doom and gloom...

Native Instruments Lays Off 100 People - What's Going On?

After 100 firings from hardware teams at Native Instruments, what does the future hold for the Berlin-based hardware and software giant?

Are You A Synth Engineer With Great Ideas? Then Behringer Needs You

Want to work with Behringer on future products? This could be your chance, with the man himself putting out a call for new talent. Here's what you need to know.

Are You Missing Out On Royalties Because Of Bad Metadata?

Some estimates put lost royalties into the billions of Dollars - so how is the industry responding to the problem of artists not getting paid because of problems with tagging tracks?

5 Home Truths About Promoting Your Music

There's plenty of advice out there about promoting your music. But how much of it is worth listening to? Here are some facts you need to hear - even if you might not like all of them.

Music Business: Everything You Need To Know About Sync Licenses And Royalty Payments

Cut through the industry jargon with this no-nonsense course on synchronization licenses and royalties - how to get the best deal, and how to get paid!

How To Make And Market Your Own Sample Packs

Whether you want to make money selling sample packs or simply create your own unique instrument and loop library, this course tells you everything you need to know about the process.

Social Media Strategies & Tactics For Artists and DJs

Make the best and most efficient use of your time and energy with this essential guide to social media platforms, tactics and audiences. Adam Pollard explains how it works.

Releasing Cover Versions? LANDR Will Now Cover All The Admin For You

Online mastering and distribution service LANDR now offers free rights management for all cover versions when you release music through their platform.

What Apple's Free Trial iOS App Store Change Means For Musicians And Developers

Apple has finally made it possible for iOS app developers to offer free, time limited trials. But this could affect users and developers differently. Here's why.

Why Nine Inch Nails 6-Track Album Is A Genius Marketing Move

Some say six tracks isn't enough for an album, but most of them haven't had the success of Nine Inch Nails. Here's why the band's latest move could just be a work of genius...

What Gibson's Bankruptcy Means For Musicians And Producers

Gibson is dropping a number of its brands in an attempt to survive. But how did it come to this, and what's next for the company's iconic products?